misconstruct

[mis-kuhn-struhkt]

misconstruct Definition

• 1. to interpret or understand incorrectly
• 2. to build or assemble something incorrectly

Using misconstruct: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "misconstruct" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  He misconstructed her words and thought she was angry with him.

• Example

  The builder misconstructed the frame of the house, causing structural issues.

• Example

  I'm afraid you've misconstructed my intentions.

misconstruct Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for misconstruct

• misinterpret
• misunderstand
• misread
• misperceive
• misconstrue

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Summary: misconstruct in Brief

'Misconstruct' [mis-kuhn-struhkt] is a verb that means to interpret or understand something incorrectly or to build or assemble something incorrectly. It is often used in formal contexts such as 'He misconstructed her words and thought she was angry with him.' Synonyms include 'misinterpret' and 'misunderstand,' while informal equivalents are 'get wrong' and 'mess up.'